Simulation Controls
Light Absorption
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Photosynthesis
How Plants Make Food from Sunlight
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Process Information
Light Absorption
Step 1Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs sunlight energy, especially red and blue wavelengths.
Light Energy → Captured by ChlorophyllPhotons excite electrons in chlorophyll molecules
Simulated Rates
Glucose2.5 μmol/m²/s
O₂ Output3.2 μmol/m²/s
CO₂ Absorbed3.0 μmol/m²/s
Overall Equation
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + Light↓
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light → Glucose + Oxygen
Molecule Colors
Oxygen (O)
Hydrogen (H)
Carbon (C)
Light Photon
O₂ Molecule
Glucose